Army Lieutenant
りくい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Self-Defense Force Personnel
- Minor : Self-Defense Force Personnel
Summary
Young officer in the Ground Self-Defense Force responsible for unit command and planning and execution of training plans.
Description
An Army Lieutenant is a junior officer in the Ground Self-Defense Force, bearing responsibility for commanding and managing units. They handle planning and execution of operations, subordinate education and training, safety management, and equipment management in the field during exercises, disaster dispatches, and international peace cooperation activities. This rank is above Second Lieutenant and below First Lieutenant, requiring leadership and decision-making skills as a commander.
Future Outlook
With changes in the security environment both domestically and internationally, the need for unit commanders is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Calm demeanor / Excellent judgment / Good teamwork / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Disaster Dispatch / Self-Defense Force Duty / Self-Defense Officer
Career Path
Self-Defense Force Candidate → Army Lieutenant → First Lieutenant → Captain → Major → Lieutenant Colonel and above
Required Skills
Crisis Management / Operation Planning / Tactical Knowledge / Unit Command and Leadership Skills
Recommended Skills
Information Analysis / International Cooperation / Languages (English) / Office Software
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to act flexibly in diverse mission environments and international deployment sites. |
| Communication Skills | To lead the unit and communicate accurately with subordinates and superiors. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because leadership is required to make independent judgments and lead actions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to quickly adapt to new equipment, tactics, and situations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required to sustain rigorous training and field operations. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to meticulously plan operations and allocate resources during exercises and disaster dispatches. |
| Problem Solving | To handle unexpected situations and carry out missions safely and effectively. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to remain calm even under high tension or long-duration missions. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Strong teamwork is required to execute operations as a unit. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because operations are centered on strict discipline and standard procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Ground Self-Defense Force Officer Candidate Course
- Graduation from National Defense Academy
Related Jobs
- Army Sergeant
- Captain
- First Lieutenant
- Second Lieutenant